SA is dangerously off track on road safety. With March 2026 election approaching, candidates must commit to measurable reductions. Read: acrs.org.au/road-trauma-surges-as-south-australia-falls-dangerously-off-track-acrs-calls-for-election-commitments/ #RoadSafety #RoadTrauma #SApol

🟡 The 2026 Australasian Road Safety Conference (Sydney, 26-29 Oct 2026) is closing submissions on 12 March 2026, 5:00pm AEDT. 👉 Submit your abstract or workshop proposal and help reduce road trauma. 🔗 https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/ #2026ARSC #RoadSafety #EvidenceToAction

The February 2026 edition of the ACRS - JOURNAL OF ROAD SAFETY (Vol 37, Issue 1) is out now. New research on climate impacts, vulnerable road users, crash injury prediction, and urban road safety. Read it here: https://journalofroadsafety.org/ #RoadSafety #RoadTrauma #ACRS #JRS

#2026ARSC SCHOLARSHIPS 👉 LMIC Scholarship 👉 Women in Road Safety Network (WiRSN) Scholarship To apply, submit an abstract or workshop proposal. CLOSES: 12 March 2026, 5pm AEDT THEME: “From Evidence to Action: Shaping a Brighter Future” https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/#2026ARSC#RoadSafety

National Driver Fatigue Week (21–27 Feb) reminds us that fatigue is a leading contributor to road trauma. If you’re struggling to keep your eyes open - pull over in a safe place and take a 15-20 min power nap. More: https://powernap.org.au #NationalDriverFatigueWeek #RoadSafety

NOW OPEN: #2026ARSC Call for Abstracts Submit your research or interactive workshop proposal for the 2026 Australasian Road Safety Conference. 🗓 Closes 12 March 2026, 5pm AEDT 📍 Sydney | 26-29 Oct 2026 🎓 Scholarships available 🔗 australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au#2026ARSC#2026ARSC #roadsafety

NOW OPEN: #2026ARSC Call for Abstracts Submit your research or interactive workshop proposal for the 2026 Australasian Road Safety Conference. 🗓 Closes 12 March 2026, 5pm AEDT 📍 Sydney | 26-29 Oct 2026 🎓 Scholarships available 🔗 australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au#2026ARSC#2026ARSC #roadsafety

🟡 🟡 The 2026 Australasian Road Safety Conference will be in Sydney, 26-29 Oct. ⚠️ Abstracts open 1 Feb & close 14 Mar (5pm AEDT, no extensions). 👉🏽 Theme: From Evidence to Action: Shaping a Brighter Future. Prepare now. 🔗 Info: https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/

⚠️ New in the JRS: Research from Khon Kaen, Thailand shows how spatial road network characteristics can predict crash and injury hotspots, providing evidence to support safer urban street design. 🔗 https://doi.org/10.33492/JRS-D-25-4-2707507 #JRS #ACRS #RoadSafety #Thailand

Thank you to everyone who worked with and supported the ACRS in 2025. Your dedication to reducing road trauma and improving road safety systems inspires us every day. Wishing you a safe, festive end to the year and a promising 2026 ahead.

🟡 🟡 The 2026 Australasian Road Safety Conference will be in Sydney, 26-29 Oct. ⚠️ Abstracts open 1 Feb & close 14 Mar (5pm AEDT, no extensions). 👉🏽 Theme: From Evidence to Action: Shaping a Brighter Future. Prepare now. 🔗 Info: https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/

⚠️ New in the Journal of Road Safety: Traffic calming, better lighting & safe crossings significantly reduce pedestrian harm, yet many cities struggle to implement them. Read more ⬇️ https://doi.org/10.33492/JRS-D-25-4-2707507 #JRS #ACRS #RoadSafety #Pedestrians

⚠️ New in #JRS (36/4): Gen-Z riders benefit from a digital safety boost. The DINA HALO SAFETY model - short, interactive videos on social platforms - significantly improved motorcycle safety knowledge and safer-riding intentions. 🔗 https://doi.org/10.33492/JRS-D-25-4-2685822#JRS#ACRS #RoadSafety

🟡 🟡 🟡 2026 ARSC Sydney 2026! Join Australia’s leading voices in road safety from 26 - 29 Oct 2026. 🔹 Call for Abstracts - 1 Feb 2026 🔹 Register your interest for updates 🔹 Explore sponsorship opportunities More information: https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au #2026ARSC #RoadSafety

⚠️ NEW RESEARCH in JRS (36/4): A study from Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor identifies the indicators needed to strengthen post-crash coordination, emergency care & data integration. 🔗 https://doi.org/10.33492/JRS-D-25-4-2658024 #JRS #ACRS #RoadSafety #PostCrashCare #Thailand

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW! Join us for the Road Safety Forum 2025 — Fri 5 Dec, Auckland + online. We’ll dive into transport injury impacts, safer streets for Ōtautahi, young drivers, ARSC2025 highlights, crash disruption costs & more. 🔗 Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/road-safety-forum-2025

JOURNAL OF ROAD SAFETY - 36/4- OUT NOW UNDERSTANDING VRU RISK PATTERNS ACROSS GERMANY How spatial and demographic factors influence vulnerable road user crash frequencies, offering clear guidance for targeted safety initiatives. https://journalofroadsafety.org #JRS #ACRS #VRU #Germany

♻️ 🚴 🚶‍♀️🚎 On #WorldSustainableTransportDay, the ACRS reflects on how better-designed transport systems can reduce crash risk and serious injuries. From safe cycleways to inclusive public-transport options, the choices we make matter. Let’s move towards safer, greener mobility. #walk #cycle #transport

NEW ACRS – JRS - Vol.36/4 What hidden road features make crashes more likely? New study on Indonesian toll roads available now in JRS. READ ARTICLE HERE: https://doi.org/10.33492/JRS-D-25-4-2120803 #JRS #RoadSafety #TollRoads #Research #CrashPrevention #Indonesia #ACRS #SafeSystem

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW! Join us for the Road Safety Forum 2025 — Fri 5 Dec, Auckland + online. We’ll dive into transport injury impacts, safer streets for Ōtautahi, young drivers, ARSC2025 highlights, crash disruption costs & more. 🔗 Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/road-safety-forum-2025

NEW ACRS JOURNAL OF ROAD SAFETY (NOV 2025) OUT NOW! (Vol. 36, Issue 4) HIGHLIGHTS: 1️⃣ Toll-Road Risks Revealed 2️⃣ VRU Risk Patterns 3️⃣ Post-Crash Response 4️⃣ Gen-Z Riders 5️⃣ Pedestrian Safety 6️⃣ Mapping Collector Roads https://journalofroadsafety.org/ #RoadSafety #VisionZero

🦺 Today marks Road Worker Day of Remembrance 2025 🚧 The ACRS honours those who’ve been injured or killed while maintaining all roads, and recognise those who continue this vital work every day. #RWDOR #RoadWorkerDay #RoadSafety #WeRemember

How did Helsinki record zero road deaths in 12 months? Join ACRS webinar “12 Months Fatality Free in Helsinki - How Did They Do It?” 6 Nov | 5 - 6pm AEDT Speaker: Traffic engineer Roni Utriainen 🔗 https://acrs.org.au/event/12-months-fatality-free-in-helsinki-how-did-they-do-it-2025/ #RoadSafety

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at #2025ARSC in Perth! From inspiring talks to the Gala Dinner at Optus Stadium and the Road Safety Field Day at UWA, it was an unforgettable week of learning and collaboration. 👉 https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/#2025ARSC#RoadSafety #ACRS #VisionZero

How did Helsinki record zero road deaths in 12 months? Join ACRS webinar “12 Months Fatality Free in Helsinki - How Did They Do It?” 6 Nov | 5 - 6pm AEDT Speaker: Traffic engineer Roni Utriainen 🔗 https://acrs.org.au/event/12-months-fatality-free-in-helsinki-how-did-they-do-it-2025/ #RoadSafety

🚶 Today at #2025ARSC in Perth: What data do we need to make walking safer? Austroads’ new minimum datasets improve tracking, design & fairness - safer streets for all. https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/program/#2025ARSC#PedestrianSafety #VisionZero

🧠 TODAY AT #2025ARSC IN PERTH: Do crashes only cause physical harm? Mental health conditions double post-crash & 16% develop PTSD. Early screening & support are critical. https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/program/#2025ARSC#MentalHealth #RoadTrauma

🟣 FINAL DAY OF #2025ARSC! 🟣 🏍️ Motorcycle Safety plenary chaired by Teresa Senserrick. Keynote: Nigel Kapa - “Ride Forever: how post-licence training can work”, with panellists Dave Wright, Chris Hurren & Kenn Beer. 🎉 Closing with Ingrid Johnston + 2026 host reveal. Thanks WA Chapter! #RoadSafety

⚡ TODAY AT #2025ARSC IN PERTH: If lower speeds save lives, why is change so hard? Case studies show engaging communities, showing benefits & tackling myths are key to speed management success. https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/program/#2025ARSC#SpeedManagement #SafeSystem

TODAY AT #2025ARSC IN PERTH: Older drivers & families on licensing rules. Support exists for assessments, but confusion about modified licences is a barrier. Clearer engagement can boost safety & independence. 👴 https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/program/#2025ARSC#OlderDrivers #LicensingPolicy

🚗 TODAY AT #2025ARSC IN PERTH: Tackling 50k+ drug-driving cases annually. A new risk-based approach combines sanctions & therapy to cut reoffending and address misuse. Balancing justice & public health saves lives. #DrugDriving #RoadSafetyStrategy

🟣 🌟 DAY THREE AT #2025ARSC 🌟 🟣 Today opens with Dr Lee Randall with “Road Safety Apartheid and the Imperative of Equity.” Austroads plenary this afternoon: “Strengthening Road Safety Management for a Path to Zero.” https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/#2025ARSC#RoadSafety #PathToZero #ACRS

AFTERNOON SESSIONS AT #2025ARSC include: Local Government, E-scooters, Enforcement & Policing, Fatigue, Motorcyclists, Technology, Road Design, and Crash Data. Plenary debate: “That we are on track to meet 2030 targets” #ACRS Gala Dinner and Road Safety Awards #RoadSafety #VisionZero #SafeRoads

🌏 TODAY AT #2025ARSC IN PERTH: What happens when WA invests $1b in safer roads? 7,200+ km treated, fatal crashes cut >50%, ~9 lives saved each year. A powerful case for safer infrastructure. #SafeSystem #RegionalRoadSafety

🚨 TODAY AT #2025ARSC IN PERTH- Session 3: Can more police enforcement cut road deaths? NZ’s Operation Open Roads doubled breath tests & boosted speeding notices - achieving the lowest fatality rate in recent history. #RoadSafety #TrafficEnforcement #Policing

🟣 🌟 Day Two of the 2025 Australasian Road Safety Conference begins in Perth! ☀️ 🟣 At 9am, we open with key addresses from ACRS and Austroads leaders, followed by keynote speaker Prof Wes Marshall, author of Killed by a Traffic Engineer. #2025ARSC #RoadSafety #ACRS #Perth

🟣 🌟 The 2025 Australasian Road Safety Conference begins today in Perth! Join us for the Road Safety Field Day at UWA - a free event uniting researchers, government, emergency services and industry to showcase innovation and collaboration in action. #ARSC2025 #RoadSafety #SafeRoads

🎉 2025 ARSC STARTS TODAY! 🎉 🗓️ 20-23 Oct 📍 Pan Pacific Perth Theme: Equity, Elasticity & Evolution - advancing fairness, adaptability & innovation in road safety. Join researchers, practitioners & policymakers from across Australasia. #2025ARSC #RoadSafety #2025Perth #ACRS

#2025ARSC begins next Monday 20 October in Perth, welcoming 600+ delegates from across Australasia and beyond. Expect a packed program of interactive sessions, field trips, and keynotes Register now: 👉 https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/registration/#2025ARSC #RoadSafety #2025ARSC #PerthEvents

How did Helsinki record zero road deaths in 12 months? Join ACRS webinar “12 Months Fatality Free in Helsinki - How Did They Do It?” 6 Nov | 5 - 6pm AEDT Speaker: Traffic engineer Roni Utriainen 🔗 https://acrs.org.au/event/12-months-fatality-free-in-helsinki-how-did-they-do-it-2025/ #RoadSafety

The countdown is on with just 2 weeks until the 2025 Australasian Road Safety Conference! From 20 - 23 October in Perth, ARSC brings together the brightest minds in road safety and injury prevention. 👉 Register now: https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/registration/ #RoadSafety #ACRS

Just 3 weeks to go until the 2025 Australasian Road Safety Conference in Perth! With exclusive activities: Walking Bridge Tour, Safety Strides, Quiz Night & NEW Twilight Safari at Perth Zoo. 🦁 We can’t wait to welcome you! Register now 👉 https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/

Excited for #ARSC2025 in Perth? We’re bringing global experts like Dr Wes Marshall (Killed by a Traffic Engineer) & Dr Lee Randall (Road Ethics Project) to the stage – plus activities like Field Day, Quiz Night, morning runs & tours & more. Register now 👉 australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au

2025 ARSC – Program Now Available! 🌟 Less than 8 weeks until #ARSC2025 in Perth. 👉 Inspiring plenaries 👉 Hands-on workshops 👉 Equity-focused talks 👉 Networking across the road safety sector. 📅 20–23 October | Perth, WA 📖 View the program: australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/program/ #ACRS

2025 ACRS Excellence in Road Safety Award Taster Webinar Thursday 25 September 2025 | 🕛 12–1:30pm (AEST) Zoom | Free for members, $20 for non-members 👉 Register here: acrs.org.au/event/2025-a... #RoadSafety #ACRS #Webinar #ExcellenceinRoadSafety #Awards

THE AUGUST 2025 ACRS JOURNAL OF ROAD SAFETY (Vol. 36, Issue 3) IS HERE! From memes that outperformed other posts in Uttarakhand, to safer roundabout designs in Croatia, and fresh insights on risky driving behaviours worldwide, it’s packed with must-read research. Read: journalofroadsafety.org

In Manila for the Asia-Pacific Regional Road Safety Conference? Join the ACRS International Outreach Chapter event with Dr Ingrid Johnston (CEO, ACRS). 11 September 2025 - 2–3pm PHST - ADB HQ, Manila Connect, collaborate & share road safety. Free. Register here: acrs.org.au/event/acrs-i...

Join us in Perth for #ARSC2025 - 20-23 Oct. Theme: Equity, Elasticity & Evolution. Four days of collaboration, innovation, and networking to make our roads safer. Register now 👉 australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/registration/ #RoadSafety #ARSC2025 #ACRS #VisionZero

COMING SOON!! The AUGUST edition of the ACRS Journal of Road Safety (Vol 36, Issue 3) is out Wed 20 August here: journalofroadsafety.org Featuring new research and case studies - #ACRS #JRS #RoadSafety #OriginalRoadSafetyResearch #RoadSafetyCaseStudies

ACRS CEO Dr Ingrid Johnston met today with our Patron, Governor-General Samantha Mostyn AC, at Admiralty House, Sydney. Joined by ACRS Council member David McTiernan (NTRO), they discussed the road safety challenges today. #RoadSafety #ACRS